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Papillon

7.320172h 14m15MovieAdventureCrimeDrama

Henri “Papillon” Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is wrongfully convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, where he forges a strong friendship with Louis Dega, a counterfeiter who needs his protection.

DirectorMichael Noer

WriterAaron Guzikowski

ProducersYan Fisher-Romanovsky·Ram Bergman

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads Plex

Plex

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Noer

Charlie Hunnam

Henri 'Papillon' Charrière

Yorick van Wageningen

Warden Barrot

Nikola Kent

Deputy Warden Brioulet

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Papillon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Papillon?

Papillon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Papillon on Netflix?

No, Papillon is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

Is Papillon on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Papillon is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Papillon for free?

Papillon is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Plex in United Kingdom.

Is Papillon based on a true story?

Yes — Papillon is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).